Common use of Step Procedures Clause in Contracts

Step Procedures. Step 1 The grievance shall first be discussed between the grievant and/or his/her representative and the grievant's immediate Supervisor and/or his/her designee. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, it must be submitted to Step 2 within ten (10) days of receipt of the Step 1 decision. If a grievance is not submitted in writing to the Superintendent or his designee within the ten (10) days, there shall be no right to process the grievance further. Step 2 If the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, and the grievant wishes to have it reviewed further, the grievant shall submit to the Superintendent or his/her designee a written statement setting forth the specific nature of the grievance and the facts relating thereto. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the grievant's written statement, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall hold an informal hearing at which the grievant and/or his/her representative will appear to present oral and written arguments. Within ten (10) days after the close of the hearing, the Superintendent or his/her designee will answer the grievance in writing. If the grievant is not satisfied with the answer in Step 2, the grievant may appeal to Step 3. Step 3 If a grievance remains unresolved after Step 2, the grievant or the Federation may submit said grievance in writing within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the decision at Step 2 to the American Arbitration Association under its Voluntary Arbitration Rules. No grievance shall be submitted to arbitration without the consent of the Federation. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Board and the Federation. The arbitrator shall have no power to add to, subtract from, or change, any of the provisions of this Agreement, or to render any decision which conflicts with any law, regulation, or directive, or to imply any obligation which is not specifically set forth in this Agreement. Each demand for arbitration shall list only one (1) grievance unless the parties otherwise agree to handle several grievances for hearing before an arbitrator. Awards may not be retroactive beyond twenty (20) calendar days prior to the service of the Step 1 written grievance.